Best time to visit Buffalo Gap, SD

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Buffalo Gap runs from May through June — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
38.2°F
Low
11.3°F
Precip
0.38 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 7m

February Cold
High
41.2°F
Low
12.9°F
Precip
0.56 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 16m

March Cool
High
51.7°F
Low
21.1°F
Precip
0.86 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 42m

April Cool
High
60.2°F
Low
29.5°F
Precip
2.03 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 12m

May Good
High
69.4°F
Low
40.6°F
Precip
3.30 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

June Good
High
80.4°F
Low
50.2°F
Precip
3.05 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 15h 11m

July Hot
High
89.0°F
Low
56.1°F
Precip
2.35 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 56m

August Good
High
87.9°F
Low
53.2°F
Precip
2.01 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 48m

September Good
High
79.1°F
Low
42.8°F
Precip
1.45 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
63.9°F
Low
31.0°F
Precip
1.28 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 46m

November Cool
High
49.9°F
Low
20.5°F
Precip
0.53 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 26m

December Cold
High
39.7°F
Low
12.6°F
Precip
0.40 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 47m

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